The jams that inspired my 2014

As far as my itunes library is concerned, this year produced a bountiful harvest in terms of new music. The following is a list chronicling my Columbus esq. “discoveries” of new/lost to me artists from the year, brought to my attention during late night dives to the depths of the inter webs or introduced to me by mutual friends.

JanuarySnowmine- Let Me In

They’ve nailed the “If my life was an indie movie this would play while I’m driving or walking or looking out a window or existing or something” echoey vibe… Ja feel?

FebruaryYears and Years- Real

Let me tell you that this is my absolute favorite band. I’m begging you, please, please, PLEASE go check out their other stuff. I can’t get enough of them, the moment I stumbled upon this video I was instantly entranced and I hope you will be too.

MarchGregory Alan Iskaov- Big Black Car

Finals are fast approaching yet, still so far off and you know you’re not going to swear off Netflix and get your life together. Grab a blanket, find a comfy spot on the futon and let Isakov lull you in to the great beyond… or to sleep.

AprilJungle- Platoon

All the Funk. All the Dance. Tiny Track Suit.

MaySt. Lucia- Wait For Love

Live minstrel procession through down town LA. P-much all I could ask for from a band

JuneCro- Traum

Yes, this is entirely in German but bear with me, this guy is a gem and he has a panda mask.

JulyThe Griswolds- Beware The Dog

“Beware the ghost who lives on Salamander Road” I don’t know, I dig it. How can you stop your self from dancing?

AugustGrouplove- Colours

This band has been a favorite of mine for several years. Maddy and I were able to see them live and it was a technicolour eruption of electric sweaty bliss.

SeptemberMiniature Tigers- Last Night’s Fake Blood

They came to Iowa City, Alyse and I went to see them, it was really cool and I covet Rick the Keyboardist’s wind breaker. Also their music is hecka rad. They have an album called Cruel Runnings that they wrote in Jamaica. Like I said, hecka rad.

OctoberSam Smith- Leave Your Lover

If you have not released your self in to the somber, soulful tides of the ocean that is Sam Smith’s voice you are doing your self a disservice. Listen to any of his songs off of In the Lonely Hour, I’m begging you.

NovemberWalk the Moon- Shut Up and Dance

Do it.

DecemberKarina Mia- Christmas Sweaters

Cutest freaking christmas song ever. Why does this only have 150 views on youtube?